Best Authorpreneurs Podcasts (2024)

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP459 - Why Your Book Isn't Selling 30:19

3h ago30:19

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Why is it some books sell well right out of the gate, and others wither on the retailer vine? Do you know why YOUR book isn’t selling? It can be for a number of reasons and this episode we run through the most common (and fixable!) options that’ll put you back on the right track. Resources mentioned: Kindletrends (make sure to listen to our recent …

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429: Turnaround Success 35:22

1h ago35:22

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Ken is the founder and President of Newpoint Advisors and has 25 years of executive leadership experience in stakeholder communication. He has worked with clients in a variety of industries in over 150 engagements. Ken regularly takes on profit and loss and risk-management responsibility for cash-constrained companies in growth, leveraged-buyout an…

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The New BookCovers.com 52:45

1h ago52:45

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Eleven months Draft2Digital announced the acquisition of SelfPubBookCovers.com (SPBC), a decade-old pioneering marketplace for premade book covers. We've been hard at work rebuilding a site that's committed to helping authors find the perfect cover, and helping professional cover designers build their businesses. Today our own Nick Thacker will pro…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP458 - Historical Women's Fiction Author Soraya Lane 57:14

23h ago57:14

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The decision to self publish her first historical women's fiction novel - after a career writing romance - turned out to be a lucrative one for today's guest, Kindle #1 bestselling historical women's fiction author, Soraya Lane. The same year she self-published the novel - one that her agent told Soraya she couldn't sell - she picked up a publishin…

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428: Niche Mastery 49:41

5h ago49:41

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Randall and Marcus talk about their journey into video production, niching towards working with associations, and much more!By David Newman

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The Smashwords Summer/Winter Sale 2024! 51:41

8m ago51:41

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Smashwords store sales keep getting bigger and better. More authors, more books, more first-time customers and more book sales! In this episode, we'll talk about how authors position their books for success in Smashwords' 16th Annual Summer/Winter Sale. It's a month-long celebration of indie authors and the readers who love them. //Draft2Digital is…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP457 - Know Your Market and Sell More Books - with Nat Connors of Kindletrends 1:25:30

4h ago1:25:30

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Nat Connors of Kindletrends returns to the SPA with a new analysis tool for indie authors - an interactive infographic to help us make sense of the book categories on the Kindle Store. Knowing where your book (or story idea before you’ve written it) fits into the market, and how it stacks up against the packaging (cover, pricing, categories etc), f…

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Ep 74 - Creating an Indie Romance Audiobook with Melissa Whitney and Harlow Wilde 48:52

14d ago48:52

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Click here to send me a direct message, comment or question. "It's been fun to kinda see (Melissa's writing) evolve also in the narration I have done for her....her stories get better and better with time. It's the same with narration too." Romance author Melissa Whitney Author and narrator Harlow Wilde are a dynamic duo when it comes to audiobooks…

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427: Interview Valet 42:50

2d ago42:50

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Tom Schwab is known as the godfather of Podcast Interview Marketing, he wrote the book on it. PODCAST GUEST PROFITS: How to grow your business with a targeted interview strategy. As an author, speaker, and entrepreneur he invites you to consider you might not be "One Funnel Away", but rather "One Conversation Away" from building your brand and busi…

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Translation Rights Management to Expand Your Global Reach 48:33

7d ago48:33

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Navigating foreign language rights and finding great translators is tricky business, even for the most experienced indie authors. That's why we're super excited to welcome Lindsay Jones, a co-founder and the CEO of DropCap, a global rights marketplace for indie authors that’s revolutionizing the way agents and editors discover exceptional books. //…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP456 - How Long To Make $1K 21:20

21d ago21:20

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Wondering how long it's gonna be until you'll make enough to quit the day job? Listen to this SPA Girls Minisode all about how long it will take you to make your first $1,000 dollars in self publishing! Full of great tips, sage advice and some vulnerable moments from our own self publishing careers. This is an awesome, must-listen minisode, just fo…

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Ep 73 - Audible Impact: Cultivating Listeners for Audiobooks with Karen White 58:01

21d ago58:01

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Click here to send me a direct message, comment or question. "If you're just starting out, I personally would recommend waiting (to invest in audiobooks) until you have a full series that...is selling well. ...If the series isn't working, you're not going to know that until the series has been out for a while." As an author and narrator, Karen Whit…

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426: Lucidum 39:58

13d ago39:58

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Joel talks about his experience in technology, selling cybersecurity, venture capitalism, and much more!By David Newman

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Asking the D2D Promotions Team Anything! 47:59

27d ago47:59

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Draft2Digital is known for its innovative publishing and distribution tools for indie authors. But do you know about all the cool things we're doing to promote your books to retailers and libraries? Or the free tools we offer to help you get more visibility for your titles? We're guessing you may not. Tune in so we can fix that! //Draft2Digital is …

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP455 - Interview with Clare Connelly 56:31

11d ago56:31

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Clare Connelly is the bestselling author of more than 120 angsty, passionate romance novels. Having self-published her first book in 2014, by the end of that year, she was an Amazon All-Star in the US and UK and has since sold millions of copies of her books. A Hybrid author, Clare also writes her trademark romances for Harlequin and Tule. After ma…

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425: Scale Without the Hustle 43:16

17d ago43:16

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As an award-winning business strategist, Host of the Promote Yourself to CEO podcast, and Founder of The CEO Collective, Racheal Cook is on a mission to end entrepreneurial poverty for women. Over the last 15 years, she has helped thousands of women entrepreneurs design predictably profitable businesses without hustle and burnout. A sought after sp…

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Empowering Authorpreneurs with Indie Author Magazine 53:29

17d ago53:29

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Indie Author Magazine (IAM) is on a mission to inform, educate, and inspire authors at every stage of their careers. Flip through the pages of any issue and you'll see thoroughly researched, unbiased content dedicated to helping authors build their businesses. But there's more to IAM than the magazine. Join us as publisher Chelle Honiker takes us o…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP454 - Craft Tips To Sell More Books 22:58

18d ago22:58

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Writing great books with emotional impact is key to building your readership. Today we discuss craft tips that will help you attract new readers, build your fanbase and sell more books.! Resources mentioned: Lisa Cron on the SPA Girls Podcast EP249 Sacha Black on crafting great characters EP422 Writing For Emotional Impact by Karl Iglesias 💗 The SP…

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424: Deep Specialization 36:34

24d ago36:34

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Corey talks about his new book “Anyone, Not Everyone”. He also discusses the importance of knowing your target market, niching, analyzing the competition, and much more!By David Newman

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Master Review Campaigns to Increase Book Sales 48:36

24d ago48:36

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If you're reading this, you already know that best practices are what separates the publishing amateurs from the pros. But did you know there are a multitude of best practices when it comes to getting, and leveraging, book reviews to boost sales? Join us as Booksprout's Virginie Carmichael and Rossana Corniel walk us through an optimized book revie…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP453 - Making The Leap To Fulltime Author 42:42

25d ago42:42

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Want to make the leap to full time author? How do you know when it’s the right time to make that leap? Going from hobbiest to full time writer has been a different journey for all of us. Today we discuss: how much money you need to make the leap other considerations do you have the "right" personality? what support do you have? will you automatical…

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423: The CEO's Right Hand 25:54

1M ago25:54

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Mr. Lieberman is an experienced founder/entrepreneur, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer available to provide strategic and financial consulting services as a trusted advisor to the Founder/CEO or Board of Directors. He started his career in M&A on Wall Street and then co-founded a small investment management consulting boutique. O…

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Author Strength Training with Becca Syme 52:41

1M ago52:41

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Better. Stronger. Faster. It's what many of us strive for in our author careers. But how do we move the needle forward when life has other plans? Enter Becca Syme. Becca is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and has been coaching success alignment for more than a decade. Join us as we analyze a Strengths test in real time and discuss how success al…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP452 - Book Formatting Made Easy 22:16

1M ago22:16

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Got your final manuscript all ready to go, and wondering how to format it for publication? This is the SPA Girls episode for you! Welcome back to another 20 min SPA Girls mini-tips session, where we break down the basics of self publishing, just for you! Check out our website for the full show notes and links. 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored b…

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Ep 72 - Narrative Flow: Building Emotional Arcs with Kimberly Packard 45:53

2M ago45:53

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Click here to send me a direct message, comment or question. "I try to write really fierce, headstrong characters...but at the same time, it's ok to be vulnerable. It's ok to say I don't have all the answers." Author Kimberly Packard lovingly calls women's fiction the "trash can punch" genre since it has a little bit of everything, and while her ch…

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422: Pricing with Backbone 38:40

1M ago38:40

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Brian is the President & CEO of Holden Advisors, a consulting firm specializing in pricing, sales strategy and negotiation. Under Brian’s leadership, his clients and business units have earned an extra $2B in new business, doubled their market share, and reduced commercial expenses by 20%. Brian’s leadership experience began as a US Air Force pilot…

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Smashwords to D2D Migration - Ask Us Anything! 50:26

1M ago50:26

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When D2D announced the acquisition of Smashwords in March 2022, we knew the integration of the two companies would be a huge, long-haul effort. But totally worth it!! We're now in the final phase of our multi-phase integration project, which now involves moving Smashwords author accounts onto D2D. Join us to learn about progress made, what's coming…

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SPA Girls Podcast – EP451 – Interview with Maggie Marr 59:29

1M ago59:29

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If you’ve ever wondered how to deal with contracts and other business issues, this is the podcast for you! Maggie Marr the founder of Maggie Marr Legal PC and a USA Today Best Selling author of over 20 books. A former ICM motion picture literary and subsidiary rights (books to film/tv) agent, Maggie is the co-founder and legal advisor to the not-fo…

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421: Unleashing People Energy 31:25

2M ago31:25

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Alicia is the innovative founder of Performentor, revolutionizing HR with 20 years of experience and a behavior science-based approach tailored for small businesses. As a visionary, she excels in creating learning cultures, fostering a growth mindset, and guiding high-performing teams. An accomplished executive coach, Alicia applies her deep knowle…

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Prepare to be a Success with Book Launchers 50:12

2M ago50:12

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Julie Broad is a four-time author and the Founder of Book Launchers, a professional self-publishing services company that helps non-fiction authors write, publish, and promote non-fiction books. Today we'll talk about how to set your book up for success before you even begin to write. We'll discuss typical author misconceptions, we'll chat about ho…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP450 - Interview with Melanie Harlow, Amazon #1 & USAT Bestseller 1:02:41

2M ago1:02:41

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anding, Marketing Books and Going All In with Small Town Romance USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Melanie Harlow writes sweet, sexy, feel-good romance. She is a powerhouse of publishing, starting in 2013 with historical romance to today where she focuses on small town contemporary romance. In this incredible conversation, Melanie details …

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Ep 71 - The Write Transition: From Podcast and Novels to Literary Life with Amy Kelly 48:22

2M ago48:22

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Click here to send me a direct message, comment or question. "If it feels like I'm trying to force something...that's usually when I know to kinda let go. Either set it down or hold it with an open hand and see what happens. Whatever happens with it, let that be. " Amy Kelly, the new leader at Lone Star Literary Life, shares her unique journey as a…

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Introducing Fable! D2D's newest retail partner! 52:07

2M ago52:07

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D2D just announced a new retail partnership with Fable, the popular online bookstore and social reading app that powers 25,000+ online book clubs. Joining us today is Kim Marsh Allee, Head of Operations & Community at Fable, as we discuss what this partnership means to you, your books, and your readers! //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie…

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420: Authorpreneur 36:14

2M ago36:14

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Chris Green has a very particular set of skills; skills he has acquired over a very long career. Skills that make him one of the leading voices in book marketing. If you have a book (or plan on writing one), and you want to use it as part of your business (grow an email list, acquire new customers, establish credibility and authority in your niche)…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP449 - 7 Ways Writers Can Boost Positivity 12:00

2M ago12:00

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Feeling a bit blah about your writing and / or author career? Welcome back to another 15 min SPA Girls mini-tips session. Today’s topic is 7 easy ways to boost your positivity that you can put into action TODAY! 💗 The SPA Girls podcast is sponsored by everyone who supports us on Patreon. Thank you so much, we love our listeners and our patrons! ⭐ J…

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Ep 70 - Using AI Ethically to Make the Most of Your Writing with Marcy Pusey 1:00:12

2M ago1:00:12

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Click here to send me a direct message, comment or question. "There's this living in alignment, in integrity, and I don't like to do things out of alignment...and this is an area that has some consequences." Bestselling Author, Tedx Speaker, and therapist, Marcy Pusey helped me delve into the ethical use of AI in the creative process - pros and con…

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419: Relationships Beat Algorithms 49:25

2M ago49:25

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George Bryant is a world-renowned digital marketing strategist with a specialization in customer journey, relationships, and mindset. He is known for using his Relationships Beat Algorithm™ model to teach entrepreneurs and business owners how to apply these skills to help their businesses scale profitably. George talks about his journey that led hi…

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Library Advocacy with EveryLibrary 53:36

2M ago53:36

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John Chrastka is the executive director of EveryLibrary, the first nationwide political action committee for libraries, and the EveryLibrary Institute, a nonprofit research and training organization focused on the future of library funding. In this episode we'll discuss book bans and censorship, free speech and the First Amendment, political action…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP448 - Maggie Dallen 59:36

2M ago59:36

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This week we talk to regency romance and young adult author Maggie Dallen, who tells us how she changed her mindset and her author business model, with huge success! Maggie is a prolific author, who was writing up to twenty books a year, but she was reaching a point where she wanted to slow down and diversify her writing skills by learning script w…

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Ep 69 - The Authorpreneur Mindset: Blooming in Adversity with Kathryn McClatchy 1:02:44

3M ago1:02:44

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Click here to send me a direct message, comment or question. "(It) started as a blog, Unleashing the Next Chapter, to document my stroke recovery and unleashing is a nod to the fact that I had just gotten Gizmo (service dog)...to (now) having a boutique marketing agency..." Kathryn McClatchy is an authorpreneur and consultant who lived two distinct…

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Ep 68 - Beyond Stereotypes: Crafting Authentic Characters with Disabilities with Melissa Whitney 48:35

3M ago48:35

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Click here to send me a direct message, comment or question. "....Whenever you are going to write disability or anytime you're going to write outside of your lived experience, first you have to ask yourself: Do you already platform and support this community?" As a romance writer with a disability, Melissa Whitney writes fantastic HEAs for non-typi…

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418: Keep Your Customers 38:38

3M ago38:38

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Ali Cudby is a dynamic force in transforming businesses through intentional customer experiences that drive growth. She is the CEO of Alignmint Growth Strategies, a customer retention consulting firm and author of Keep Your Customers, the #1 bestselling book on customer retention. Ali talks about her strategies for customer retention, conducting cl…

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Inspiration and Writing Conferences from Toronto Indie Authors Conference 53:09

2M ago53:09

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If you know Draft2Digital, you know we're huge fans of writers conferences. Where else can you form lasting author friendships, establish key partnerships, and gain essential knowledge to help guide you along your author career? The Toronto Indie Author Conference (TIAC) is one such event, focused deeply on indie authors and Canadian indie authors …

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP447 - Overcoming Doubts and Backing Yourself 56:44

2M ago56:44

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#WritingLife How to hone your instincts, trust your gut and back yourself! We all have that moment of cold dread that we’ve picked a dream we can’t turn into a reality, and it’s those moment we need to remember why we started. Find that self belief that set you on this journey and carry on. You got into this game because it was something you believ…

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417: Listen to Sell 38:33

3M ago38:33

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Derek and Mike talk about their latest book, “Listen to Sell”, changing the mindset of sales, different sales conversations, and much more!By David Newman

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General Accounting for Indie Authors 50:12

3M ago50:12

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DeAnna Hart, also known as D.F. Hart, writes crime thrillers and contemporary romance. She also has an MBA and over two decades of hands-on experience in accounting, and she co-wrote Accounting for Authors with Mark Lefebrve as a means to help indie authors better understand the nuances of running their businesses. If you want to learn general acco…

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SPA Girls Podcast - EP446 - Serials, Kickstarter & Patreon, with Tao Wong 1:01:15

3M ago1:01:15

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How do you build superfans and a sustainable income through patreon*, kickstarter, subscriptions and serial works? Bestselling author Tao Wong joins us this episode to reveal all the secrets of keeping readers begging for more (cliff-hangers anyone ?!), building a thriving community of superfans and, most importantly, diversifying your income strea…

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TAP047, What is a Story Beat? | How to Write Great Scenes 32:02

3M ago32:02

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Send us a Text Message. As I wrote the outline and script for the show on value shifts, I realised that there is a smaller unit of story that I need to discuss that's integral to understanding value shifts or how a scene turns. So, I considered adding it to that episode but soon discovered that the final version of the episode would be too long. Th…

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416: B2B Clarity 43:29

3M ago43:29

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Pete Steege is the founder of B2B Clarity and the author of the book "On Purpose: The CEO's Guide to Marketing with Meaning". Pete has worked with dozens of technology businesses on three continents, from Fortune 100 enterprises to Silicon Valley startups. He has been quoted and featured in USA Today, Fortune, CIO, Computerworld and TechCrunch. Pet…

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Answering Your D2D Questions! 50:08

3M ago50:08

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Our followers are in charge for this week's "Ask Us Anything" (AUA) edition of Self Publishing Insiders. All topics were welcome! Be sure to join us live next time we do an AUA! //Draft2Digital is where you start your Indie Author Career// Looking for your path to self-publishing success? Draft2Digital is the leading ebook publisher and distributor…

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